Capital Maintenance Tech Lead

City of Nampa

CAPITAL MAINTENANCE LEAD
Hiring Salary (DOE): $27.73 - $35.00
Department:
Water Works
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Travel Required:

Minimal
Position Type: FT
Benefit Eligible:
Yes
Persi Eligible:
Yes

Reports To:

Capital Maintenance Supervisor

Schedule:

Tuesday through Friday - 7:00 am-5:30 pm

The City of Nampa offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities, including the following for full‑time positions in City Government Departments:
Medical
Dental
Vision
PERSI Retirement Plan, with 11.96% employer contribution
401k & 457 Retirement Plans
11 Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off (at least 4 weeks per year)
Life Insurance with AD&D
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Account
Employer‑Funded HRA VEBA Health Savings
Wellness Program & Rewards
Opportunity for student Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Harward Recreation Center Discounts
Other Great Benefits!

The principal function of an employee in this class is to perform routine and skilled work in the installation and maintenance of domestic and pressurized irrigation water systems and services. The work is performed under the supervision and direction of the Water Capital‑Maintenance Supervisor, but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with the assigned supervisor, other City employees, and the general public.

The principal duties of this class are performed in a water plant environment and at a variety of City services locations with exposure to hazardous chemicals, airborne pathogens, electrical hazards, construction equipment, below‑grade hazards, and adverse weather and traffic conditions.

• Installs and maintains domestic and non‑domestic new water line installations including main line pipes, valves, meters, and distribution lines in a safe and efficient manner and in compliance with City and Federal rules and regulations and ISPWC standards. Maintains, replaces and services existing domestic and non‑domestic water services and line installations in compliance with City, State, and Federal rules and regulations, including exercising valves according to a scheduled program.
• Performs emergency shut down or repair work on all domestic and non‑domestic water systems. Responds in a timely manner to emergency or flood calls to minimize water damage to public and private property while maintaining compliance with AWWA, State, and EPA standards to prevent contamination. Performs on‑call duties on a rotating basis.
• Installs and tests new construction meter sets as scheduled.
• Installs and maintains fire hydrants according to a scheduled program.
• Maintains and repairs hydraulic pumps and equipment, and vacuum excavator.
• Installs forms and pours concrete for boxes, sidewalks, and gutters; breaks pavement, places and repairs lines and makes temporary surface repairs; and performs basic landscaping operations to return job site to original condition.
• Operates a variety of complex heavy, light, and motorized equipment, including backhoe, excavator, skid steer, vacuum excavator, hydraulic valve exerciser, tapping machines and other related equipment in accordance with licensing and safety standards, schedules vehicle and equipment maintenance.
• Carefully prepares work zone to minimize potential danger areas and alert public; ensures public and operational safety, including interacting with the public and with other agencies regarding service outages, and road closures.
• Assumes responsibility for other duties as required or assigned, maintains CEU’s and attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and audio‑visual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas.
• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.
• Responds to citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely…